56 Today Feb 5th DO IT!

Thought this might be a good day to blog about trying something new and yes scary..like having your "picture taken". Yes even for me it can be nerve wracking as one who has their "vision" of what they look like, then reality comes a knocking and then you have to realize that the two may not entirely line up quite the same. Now I know that it takes a great photographer to really get it together - the angle,lens,lighting and the ability to make one relaxed to get something even close to our "ideal self"  but i know that you have to "let go" to really enjoy the whole experience to truly get inside of a person.Jen Rozenbaum was the photographer I went to last summer when I went to New York for the first time and asked her for a boudoir session. Hair and Makeup was done there in the same room as the shoot - a daylight session that lasted about an hour.
The Main point I want to share with you is  "do it" what ever that "it" is. Don't put it off when I......whatever.
Yes I wish I was a slim trim thing but I am not nor probably ever will be but at the moment I am who I am and love that .  So whether that is a Family portrait or business or boudoir or beauty session call your photographer and book it. And if that happens to be me you do this with I will make sure you shine and have a positive experience which let's you look back and have an image you would be proud to say really let's your soul shine and truly looks like you!!

Behind the Scenes A Video Tour of Our Studio

 FINALLY its going to be "your Year " to have a session with us!! RIGHT.
We've created the video for you  to see and show your friends what we look like.
We would love to show you it in person.So call us to plan your session - whatever
it might be a Glamour one or a Lingerie/Boudoir Style Session or Mother Daughter
or a couples session. You don't have to wonder "what does it look like in there!".
Love to give you the experience you will be talking about for years.

It is Prince George's only Studio designed for Women.Come on and see it.

We have a special evening in April (9th) for the first 15 women to  send us a message at phil@phughesphotography.ca.
It is from 5 - 7pm.You bring a friend with you for a glass of wine.Some nibbles maybe win some of our prizes we collect from our vendors and receive a discount from us good for one year.

These seats go fast so jump on it now.You could win a Photo shoot with Hair and Makeup included!!

Give the Gift She/He Really Wants in a GIFT CERTIFICATE

The Festival of Trees...and Studio Fair always are the signs of Christmas in the air for me..but truly we have been working on our Christmas gifts for our clients since August as we have to photograph it first and then work on the orders to have them ready for your Christmas. So if you haven't had that chance you can still ask us to be apart of your Christmas by pre purchasing your Gift Certificate and then let's book you in for your 2015 Session.It can be a updated family session,Glamour ( bring your beautiful outfits/dresses etc) and maybe your daughter/mother for one of these popular sessions.
A Maternity session or Grad Session or a Boudoir Session ( exclusively designed studio for these particularly sessions)  ALL SESSIONS are $385 which include hair ,makeup and photo session.And we also include a second session for you to either share with a friend or use your self in the same year. Yup, hair makeup and photo shoot included.  Merry Christmas.

PS We donated to the SPCA Festival of Trees Tree..for their pet portrait!! Can't wait to meet who that will be !!

Christmas Ideas.....looking for one??

Sharing these before and after pics is one of the most popular blogs we get feedback on.
This gal came to us for a gift for her groom to be for her wedding in Sept. Now that the wedding is behind us
I can share these with you.He was thrilled to receive them and she was super happy with his response!! 
We sent Our Client to have Her hair and makeup done by Analise of Pinups Punks & Pretty Things Hair Lounge.  (250) 960-9305 if you are looking for an awesome stylist/makeup artist.
 
She was really happy with how it looked that she wanted to repeat the look for her wedding!
Keeping her images private of course is our promise so unless you know this gal this is all you will see. We have makeup and hair included in our sessions for your glamor or Boudoir session.So
keep us in mind ....Christmas is coming! You will need to book NOW though to have it ready on time to slip under the pillow!!

March 8th International Women's Day -

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Is celebrated all around the world today but I have to say It is one of the relationship I truly love photographing in my career.I can hear the laughter the joy and the great hugs given and stories told when I look at these images and know that LOVE is present and truly gives joy to those who know these women.The strength they are given and the re gifting of that to their daughters and granddaughters. Amazing.There were so many many of you that have come through the door to work with me and I wish I could put you all up but know that you are here in spirit and more importantly you are visible to the people in your lives and that is more important. "Be in the Picture" this year.

2014 is the Year we want to see You.

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I can't believe it is March and I haven't actually put a new blog up so My apologizes.

I have been busy and here are some of the women I have been working with and I thought you would like to see their before and afters.The lady at the top had her hair and makeup done with Razors Edge
while the other three all went to Salon Spice and you can see for yourself how beautiful they all are.

And yes, certainly having your hair and makeup and the clothing makes a difference. But what I see is beyond that.It is the confidence in themselves and their real beauty shines through. And get this, three of these ladies have not even seen their images yet at the time of writing this today!! Thank you for giving your permission all of you to put these up and share your images with other women.It is through you that others believe that they too can have an image that truly truly reveals the beauty I see in all of you ( and now I hope you believe too!)

                                            Happy to Greet 2014

We are looking forward to this year! All of you who have been "meaning" to contact us- let's make 2014 the year you finally made your dreams come true with a glamorous session.
 We are looking forward to seeing what we can create for you.
                                  Happy New Year !!!

B&W Soiree & Burlsesque Show Plus Fundraiser

Philomena Hughes Photography was one of the 15 vendors who came out for the B&W Soiree Cancer Fundraiser organized by SHINE and SSShhh.....and we were so glad we got to meet so many old friends and many many new ones.The Venue was spectacular ( held in the  Newly rennovated Hart Crown Banquet Hall) as were many of the outfits and stilettos  (there was a competition for the best stilettos) that Julie, my studio assistant and I were in awe at how stunning  you all looked .So many beautiful woman - 350 of you came out to enjoy not only the Burlesque Show - a troupe from Quesnel called " Bottoms Up" who  were A M A Z I N G..but  got to see the new outfits from  THE Shagg. 92 items were in the  Silent Auction Items ( including one of ours)   The Food was  also Spectacular from the appies to the desserts.  Dana Mandi my fav. Indian Restaurant in town,owns this Venue and cater it as it has  a huge kitchen there too. So when you go inside of this place you are blown away!!Definitely a night to remember, I stayed till midnight and that is when the dancing just started!!. Well done Jacki and Shannon. and team. You rocked this event.

Update on a Maternity Session from this summer.

Just to let those of you who saw this couple in our last blog they did have their baby - A  boy Mom named Anders. Not on the Thanksgiving Day weekend but Friday Oct 18th. First grandchild for Joan and Roy.Congratulations to Colin and Amy.And you too Murry ( the dog!). hope we see you all again.

Celebrating 5 Generations of Love

 

Five Generations came together today and how beautiful it was to see all these strong women together.They truly radiated in the room.Little Marlee has strong wonderful role models in her life.My friend Lana is the lady on the bottom left and over the years I've met her grandchildren Sarah and Jess here and daughter Candy.Jean I only met today but I felt like I had known her a long time.For Marla it was a busy day with her first photo shoot and baby shower to follow.Hair and makeup for Lana,Jess and Candy was done by Razors Edge.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT at our Studio

 

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

What a great idea for you and your girl friends to do.A little wine & cheese, fruit dish or sushi and 5 - 8 of your best gal friends and a photo shoot with us. It was a lot of fun for these enthusiastic women who are mainly friends from the soccer club.They get together once a month when each one of them takes a turn to plan the event and it was Jaylene's turn this time.(Sorry to the other two friends that were missing this night)

Jaylene( girl in black in the center!) is one of the owners of CHINOOK YOGA who came out to our Spring has Sprung event a couple weeks ago.

Call us if you have a group you'd like to have do the same with us.

STORYBOOK BRIDAL SHOW JAN 20TH 2013

Love doing Bridal Shows. though I don't do Weddings i still enjoying meeting all the gals who are getting married and their Moms.
The StoryBook Wedding Show   is tomorrow Jan.20th.at the Civic Centre from 10 am - 3pm.Get your tickets at the door if you haven't already got them from their shop on 3rd Ave across from Northern Hardware.
We will be introducing our super sweet deal we are offering up this year. We have a whole lot of new products -ditched a few old ones too, so do drop by our booth and get in on the excitement.We will be launching a great number of products for everyone. So come by and give us your name to receive more info and meet Renata from La Tienda who will be selling some of her funky Steampunk hair ornaments at our booth and showcasing her amazing photo shoot album we did 3 years ago !! Plus we have a Brand new album of the gal you see on this promo piece AND another amazing piece that stands 88" tall at our booth!! We also have some sweet gifts for the first gals who purchase their sessions at our GREATLY REDUCED show stopping Special...This can be used as Mother's Day Gifts or Anniversary Gifts ..Valentine's!! Hint Hint.
Yes we are pricey but we are worth it cause you are !There is also going to be A GRAND GRAND PRIZE  to one lucky person...all pretty exciting stuff. So worth the $20 to get you in the door!! Both Julie and I will be there .

Our Auction Fundraiser Donation for the Art Gallery 2012

One of the things I hear from our Boudoir clients is how much they LOVE making this a special day for themselves.I LOVE hearing that too.So when you are planning your session treat yourself and pamper yourself as you only will do this a few times ( we hope) in your life! Frances came to us when she won the bid on the fundraiser we did for PG Art Gallery's" Menagerie" Event last month. Her Hair was by Jody at CRAZE (562-6226) and her Makeup was by Heather at Les Beaux Visages Salon (563-3788). Thanks ladies you did a beautiful job.Her  cute hair piece was made by a friend..Your husband is going to love his pic. ssshhh if you know him don't tell him as it is a Christmas gift.

Any Day Now.

Oh I LOVE Boudoir and double that when it is for a new Momma to be.
This was such a beautiful session that we did for our Bridal Winner from Storybook Wedding Show back in

January. She looked radiant as you can see.Thanks so much to Renata at La Tienda who did her hair in this very 50s ish style and to Crystal of Blessings Studio who did the makeup.Both ladies put their talents in with us to give a wonderful experience which she just can not say enough positive things about.She said "everyone should do it , even my Mom!!" Hear that Mom ...or soon Grand Mom (for the 3rd time!) I think that would be super!!  And we are super excited because in a couple weeks we will be seeing her back again with her little bundle of joy!!Our Winner's Boudoir Sessionhttps://www.facebook.com/crystal.desharnais.9?ref=ts&fref=ts

Miss Maddie

Oh lovely lovely newborns for the last few sessions have been a delight to work with.
This family had their Moms visiting from overseas so Definitely had to capture that
historical moment.Ok Maddie slept through it but she'll appreciate it later in life!

Summer 2012 Brides Boudoir Session

We had another Summer Bride in for her Boudoir Session for her Fiance.
It was a blast and her 2 aunts came to the preview session and couldn't believe
their eyes how beautiful she looked.Tissues!! Loved loved the lashes.

Hair and Makeup by Core.Nice work there girls.

Pretty in Pink Plus

Introducing one of our newest sets!! Pretty in Pink.How cute is this?
Our first session on this set and boy did she have fun.It is a surprise for her husband so if you know her
please keep it to yourself until after the end of August. She didn't think he'd be looking here ( but he will after!!) Hair done by Erin at Contours and Makeup by Les Beaux Visages - Linda. Beautiful job everyone!!

Hottest Gift for the Groom

Another lucky gal from our Bridal Show came in for her session.She had been wondering what to give her fiance for their July Wedding. I think he will be very happy with what you came up with!

A Marilyn Moment

Our Silent Auction Gal Julia made it this week.

She was so much fun and gorgeous on our Private Suite Set.We both just loved the look she has in this 

one and has that Marilyn Monroe look of being "caught" between poses. I think her husband is going to love it just as much.

RaceFace

This gal won a session with us at a bridal show earlier this year
and was not so sure how it would all work.
She said:"I was surprised at how uncomfortable I felt during
the shoot but how natural it all looked on camera". She was referring to the
positions she was in, but was blown away with how amazing she looked.
I think we can all agree how relaxed and super natural and real she looks.
Boudoir doesn't just mean corsets/teddys and bras & panties. It is so much more,
so if you think "not for me"....think again. Michelle was SO Glad she did.